The Introduction to Dramatherapy course will be of interest and benefit to all those interested in the arts and those working in theatre, health, social care and education.
Dramatherapy is an established profession regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council, and Dramatherapists who have completed a master’s level training practise under a protected title. Treatment settings include psychiatry, adult and child psychotherapy, physical and learning disability services, forensic and other custodial settings, special and mainstream education, services for the elderly, palliative care and private practice.
Dramatherapy is concerned with the ways in which the dynamic and flexible application of creative techniques can contribute to beneficial psychological change.
The Introduction to Dramatherapy Short Course will introduce students to the practice of dramatherapy through experiential learning, theoretical lectures and seminars. The course will build awareness of the history and development of dramatherapy and introduce students to some of the key theories informing current practice. Reading materials (articles and reading list) will be provided.
Completion of the course will provide students with a good general introduction to Dramatherapy and a foundation on which to progress to further accredited training.
This course will run entirely dependent upon required number of students.
The course will require you to attend QMU for four weekends on the following dates:
- 17-18 October 2026
- 12-13 December 2026
- 23-24 January 2027
- 6-7 March 2027
Fees for 2026 entry: £1125 (£750 concession unemployed/student status)
More information: Visit the course entry on their website or contact short course coordinator Lizzie Palmer (lpalmer@qmu.ac.uk).
NB This is a non-qualifying course and does not allow persons to practice as a ‘Dramatherapist’ or use this legally protected title. If you are interested in progressing to one of the UK’s professionally accredited training programmes, please visit the website of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth).
